World Rugby holding ‘talks’ with ‘potential’ private equity investors
World Rugby Chief Executive, Alan Gilpin, has confirmed that the rugby union governing body is exploring potential investment opportunities, having opened ‘early’ talks with...
Netflix to tell ‘long-awaited’ story of Michael Schumacher in new film
Over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform Netflix is set to air a new documentary centred around seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher, due for release on...
Deloitte: European football market revenues contract for first time in a...
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has seen the combined European football market contract by 13% in 2019/20 as overall revenues fell by €3.7 billion to...
EFL seeks to enhance distribution of broadcast rights with RFP
The English Football League (EFL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the international broadcast rights from the 2022/23 campaign onwards.With the EFL’s...
CBS Sports lands SPFL US exclusive rights package
CBS Sports has landed the exclusive US media rights to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) - including the Cinch Premiership and the Cinch...
AGCM gives TIM and DAZN Serie A distribution pact the green...
The Italian antitrust and competition regulator AGCM has agreed not to take precautionary measures on the deal between Telecom Italia (TIM) and digital sports...
NBL agrees ESPN, Foxtel and News Corp deals in ‘watershed moment’
The Australian National Basketball League (NBL) has sealed a new ‘ground-breaking’ three-year media rights arrangement with Foxtel, ESPN and News Corporation Australia, in what...
Nielsen Sports: The Hundred draws in younger viewership demographic
The England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) new tournament format, The Hundred, recorded impressive viewing figures for the opening weekend, despite fierce competition for...
Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony ratings dip to 33-year low on NBC
NBC’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony dipped to its lowest ratings in 33 years, drawing in a total of 16.7...
Match TV picks up Premier League rights package in Russia
Russian sports channel Match TV has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to the English Premier League in the country.From 2022/23 onwards, Gazprom Media-owned Match...